Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing hair care services to women, providing esthetic services such as manicures and pedicures, or a combination of these services.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Beauty salons |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 81211 - Hair care and esthetic services |
| International correspondence | S9602* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Exclusions
- cosmetician/esthetician schools (See 611690 All other schools and instruction (CAN))
- hair removal and hair replacement studios (See 812190 Other personal care services (CAN))
- practices of dermatologists (See 621110 Offices of physicians (CAN))
- unisex hair salons (See 812116 Unisex hair salons (CAN))
Examples
- beauty shops or parlours
- manicure and pedicure salons
- beauticians
- beauty salons
- beauty shops or parlours
- cosmetology shops or salons
- facial salons
- hair stylist shops for women
- manicure and pedicure salons
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
beauty shops or parloursmanicure and pedicure salonsbeauticianscosmetology shops or salonsfacial salons
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: S9602*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 812115
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
812115
Beauty salons
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 812115 Beauty salons. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
812115
beauty shops or parlours
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as beauty shops or parlours. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 812115 Beauty salons to a business file.
03
812115
manicure and pedicure salons
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as manicure and pedicure salons. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 812115 Beauty salons to a business file.
04
812115
beauticians
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as beauticians. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 812115 Beauty salons to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 812114Barber shops
- 812115Beauty salons
- 812116Unisex hair salons
Commonly confused with
611690 — All other schools and instruction
cosmetician/esthetician schools (See 611690 All other schools and instruction (CAN))
812190 — Other personal care services
hair removal and hair replacement studios (See 812190 Other personal care services (CAN))
621110 — Offices of physicians
practices of dermatologists (See 621110 Offices of physicians (CAN))
812116 — Unisex hair salons
unisex hair salons (See 812116 Unisex hair salons (CAN))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
S9602*Hairdressing and other beauty treatment
Approximate correspondence
Beauty salons
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
812115Beauty salons
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 812115 cover?
Beauty salons: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing hair care services to women, providing esthetic services such as manicures and pedicures, or a combination of these services.
Which level of the hierarchy is 812115?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 812115?
It rolls up to 81211 Hair care and esthetic services.
Should I stop at 812115 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 812115?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 812115?
Yes. 4 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 812115 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 9 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Barber shops, Public safety, Program delivery, Unisex hair salons.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 812115?
Yes. The page shows S9602* Hairdressing and other beauty treatment.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.